Taiwan Mennonite church celebrates 70 years of faith and growth
With choirs, Aboriginal cultural performances and vibrant, joyful worship, the Fellowship of Mennonite Churches in Taiwan (FOMCIT) celebrated its 70th anniversary of faith and mission Oct. 12-13, 2024, at the Chientan Youth Activity Center in Taipei, Taiwan. More than 800 people gathered for the Saturday evening program which was a testament to the church’s community […]
Count down the twelve days of service with MVS!
The song ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ begins with a rather lavish gift (a live bird in a fruit tree), and only gets more extravagant from there. But what might the song look like for Mennonite Voluntary Service (MVS) and Service Adventure units across the country, whose focus on grassroots community and simple living rules […]
Here with purpose: Gloria Guadarrama
Every organization has a purpose; an answer to the deceptively simple question, "Why?" At Mennonite Mission Network, that "why?" is to lead, mobilize and equip the church to participate in holistic witness to Jesus Christ across the street, all through the marketplaces and around the world. In this Q&A series, Mission Network asks staff […]
Jonah and Memee Yang contextualize the gospel in the Hmong culture
?Jonah and Memee Yangs ministry grew out of their recommitment to follow Gods call to mend relationships and foster theology in Southeast Asia. NEWTON, Kansas (Mennonite Mission Network) Jonah and Memee Yang kept running from their ministry. God kept chasing after them. Today, Jonah and Memee are mission associates with Mennonite Mission Network. They […]
Sweaty flights and bulgogi: the first two days with the Youth Venture South Korea team
?The Youth Venture South Korea team is on an adventure! From June 20 to July 1, follow along as they witness what God is doing in South Korea. This article combines the first two entries on the Youth Venture blog. Youth Venture is a program of Mennonite Mission Network. For two to three weeks each […]
For a new dad, the thought of fatherhood is more mysterious than ever
?In recognition of Fathers Day on June 12, Travis Duerksen, writer and multimedia producer with Mennonite Mission Network, reflects on his experiences with newfound fatherhood. I was privileged to become a father last September. I earned this title through hours of teeth-gritting labor (and months of discomfort). Not of my own, but of another person […]
Albuquerque Service Adventure shared a southwest blend of faith and friendship for 25 years
After 25 years, the Albuquerque, New Mexico, Service Adventure unit concludes, marking a quarter century-long grand adventure for its supporting community. NEWTON, Kansas (Mennonite Mission Network) – Every August, fresh-faced participants from the U.S. and abroad arrive at Service Adventure (a program of Mennonite Mission Network) units across the country, welcomed by local supporting church […]
Celebrating Holy Week in multiple cultures can deepen faith
This piece was originally published for Holy Week in 2023. Luke 24:32 “They said to each other, ‘Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the scriptures to us?’” In my early toddler years, I was adopted by a Mennonite family living in […]
Wishing your summer looked a little more global?
Youth Venture is your ticket! 🌍 Hear from last year’s Benin team leaders on what made the trip unforgettable. Youth Venture is a short term summer service and learning program that connects you with a team of other young people to discover and experience the work that God is doing in the world. Don’t wait! Teams […]
Redefining the future of service
Are service programs dying? No! Maybe? But there’s no doubt we need to get back to viewing service as an alternative way of life. This article first appeared in the March issue of Anabaptist World. Are service programs dying? This is a question I get asked through my role as a representative for Mennonite Mission Network. It usually […]
We are here with purpose
Mennonite Mission Network is intentional in what it does and how it does it: building partnerships next door and around the globe to participate in God’s work in the world. Our purpose is to lead, mobilize and equip the church to participate in holistic witness to Jesus Christ — across the street, all through the […]
Service Adventure: Spread your wings!
Jason Potsander experienced connections both in his Service Adventure household and the community beyond that helped him learn more about himself and to spread his wings. Read more about how Service Adventure continues to shape the incredible life that Jason and his family live today. Go to the Service Adventure webpage for current participant and […]